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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu, met at the airport and proceed to the hotel. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. Arrive and check into the hotel.
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Day 02: Kathmandu
Today after breakfast, you will set out for a city tour visiting Pashupatinath, the place where holy sadhus pray. The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu Valley. This temple complex is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries and is also on UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ list since 1979. You then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps. Return to the hotel. (The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 06 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel)
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Day 03: Kathmandu - Chitwan (Approx 180Kms/ 5Hrs)
Today after breakfast drive to Chitwan.- one of Asia's premier wildlife reserves. Its 360 square miles of tall grasslands and forests are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including several endangered species. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
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Day 04: Chitwan
Today you have an option to wake up early morning and enjoy Jungle observation at Chitwan National park – the highlight being the Elephant Safari in the jungles. Other activities are Canoeing, Dugout canoe, Nature Walk and Bird Watching. Also experience walking through the forests with naturalists and watch the Native folk dances of the Terais. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Rest of the day is free for optional activities.
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Day 05: Chitwan - Pokhara (Approx 180Kms / 5Hrs)
Today after breakfast, drive to Pokhara a town (2,352 feet) with 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure
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Day 06: Pokhara
After breakfast, you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot, a most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is also the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high where Paragliding is a popular sport. Enjoy the breathtaking views from Sarangkot, where on the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range and on from the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
Later you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara which was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, who was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. Enjoy the experience of the old bazaar. Thereafter visit Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango, is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Return to the hotel
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Day 07: Pokhara - Nagarkot (Approx 270Kms / 7-8Hrs)
Today after breakfast drive to Drive back to Kathmandu and then continue drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is situated 32 kilometers, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters.The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. This place is also famous for viewing sunrise and sunset. Return to the hotel.
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Day 08: Nagarkot - Airport
Drive straight to the international airport which is 1.5 hours drive approx from Nagarkot to board flight for onward journey taking away happy memories with a promise to “Let’s Journey’ again.